SUMMIT 30-4/160" MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The SUMMIT 30-4/160" Manual Lathe is a robust, precision-engineered toolroom lathe designed for heavy-duty metalworking applications. It features a 32" swing and a substantial 160" distance between centers, accommodating large and long workpieces. The lathe is equipped with a 4.15" spindle bore and a 1,010 RPM maximum spindle speed across 16 speed settings, controlled via a D1-8 Camlock spindle nose. The spindle barrel offers 9.5" travel and uses a #5 Morse taper for tooling. Its bed measures 17.75" wide by 16.75" deep, providing strong, stable support for machining operations. Powered by an 11.2 kW (approximately 15 HP) main motor and supplemented with a 1/3 HP coolant pump, the machine ensures consistent performance with effective cooling. The lathe supports a swing over the cross slide of 23.5" and a gap swing of 43" with a 19.25" gap length, enhancing the versatility for various workpiece sizes. Additional standard features include a digital readout for precise measurement, a 4-jaw chuck for secure workholding, a taper attachment for angled turning, and a quick-change tool post for efficient tool changes. This lathe excels in high-precision manual machining tasks, combining large capacity, power, and multi-functional accessories to meet demanding industrial and toolroom requirements.